About Trip:
One of the best trekking trails with a beautiful natural environment, various cultures and old heritage, which leads you to an elevation of 4130 meters. The Annapurna trekking region in Nepal has been renowned as a paradise. It is a very popular area that offers a spectacular trekking experience for trekkers from all over the world. The Annapurna region is one of the most famous and popular trekking destinations of Nepal. The area is conquered by the presence of such peaks and mountains as the Annapurna Range, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu or Machhapuchhre . These mountains emerge within the distance throughout your trek, giving you a factual Himalayan experience and lots of enjoyment.
Trip Fact
- Trip Name: Beautiful Annapurna Circuit Trek
- Trip Code: BEAUTIFUL-WOO04K
- Country: Nepal
- Type: Luxury Tour,Multi-day Tour
- Activities: TREKKING HOLIDAY ,LUXURY HOLIDAYS
- Experiences: Nature ,Adventure
- Starting Point: At Tribhuvan international airport
- Ending Point: At your hotel
Trip Grade
- Activity
What to expect ?
The trail is equally a delight for natural experiences. On the third day of our trekking, we leave our luggage in hotel at Ghorepani for Poon Hill excursion before dawn to catch the spectacular sun rise. Poon Hill is one of the best viewpoints in this trek for a sun-rise view and mountain vista. Mount Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna Range and Mount Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain) to the northern part and the Butterfly Peaks in the far western part are all visible from atop Poon Hill.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport - (1360m.)
On your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will pick you from the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
If you wish to comprehend Nepal’s historical and cultural values, sightseeing in Kathmandu valley is crucial. Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, is a popular destination for tourists. This city offers a marvelous combination of mix religion of Hinduism, Buddhism and some imported culture. Kathmandu carries the cultural and religious legacy that can be found at temples, monuments, and artifacts. Patan and Bhaktapur are neighbor cities which reflects a similar legacy.
In the half-day tour, you will be guided to Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath stupa. Pashupatinath is a Hindu Shrine where people worship Lord Shiva whereas Boudhanath is the biggest stupa of Nepal.
Also, for the rest of the day, we will prepare for the trek. You can buy your missing equipment for your
trek.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Kathmandu (1350 M/4429ft) to Pokhara (820 M/2788ft), 7-8 hrs or 25 minutes flight in option,
After early morning breakfast, we will drive to the airport for a flight to Pokhara. It's a 25mins flight where you can enjoy an idyllic view of the Himalayan range. Or, you can drive on a bus which is about 6-7hrs through tourist bus enjoying countryside highway at the bank of the Trishuli River.
Overnight at Pokhara
Day 04: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1070 M/3510ft), 1-2 hrs trek to Tikhedhunga (1080 m/3543ft),
After early morning breakfast, we will drive for 1-2 hr drive to Nayapul. Nayapul, a small village close to the highway is the starting point of our trek. We will then follow the Bhurung river to reach Tikhedhunga which is about 3-4 hrs of the walk.
Overnight at Tikhedhunga.
Day 05: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2860 M/9383ft),
After breakfast, we will ascend slightly up to the Ulleri village for about 6-7hrs through pleasant Rhododendron forest and arrive at the top of Ghorepani pass.
Overnight in Ghorepani .
Day 06: Early Morning hike up to Poon Hill (3210 M/10531ft) and trek to Tadapani (2630 M/8628ft), 6-7 hrs,
We will wake up early morning and walk up to Poon Hill for one hour to observe the sunrise and a magnificent Mountain View wide Himalaya range up to 8000m. After sunrise, we walk back to Ghorepani for breakfast and start trekking to Tadapani for about 6-7 hrs.
Overnight at Tadapani.
Day 07: Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong (2170 M/7119ft), 6-7 hrs, (Lodging + B-L-D),
After breakfast, we will trek down easy way to Kimrung Khola for lunch and then ascend again to Chhomorong village. Chhomorong lies at the base of Himchuli at the elevation of 6,441m and offers a close view of Annapurna and Macchhapucchhre.
Overnight at Chhomron.
Day 08: Trek from Chhomrong to Himalayan Hotel (2929 M/9609ft), 5-6 hrs
After the breakfast, we will head to Kuldi Ghar for about 3 hrs and then walk down to the bank of Modi River viewing bamboo forest at the base of the gorge. Passing by the grazing land of Tomo and Panchen we will reach Himalayan Hotel (lodge).
Overnight at the Himalayan Hotel.
Day 09: Trek from Himalayan Hotel to Macchepucchre Base Camp 4130 M/13549) via Annapurna Base Camp (4130 M/13549),
After breakfast, we will walk ahead to Deurali which slightly up from Himalaya Hotel keeping up on the west bank of the river. It takes 5-6 hrs to walk before we reach open valley at the side of Machhapuchhre Base Camp and continue trekking up to Annapurna base camp.
Overnight at Annapurna base camp
Day 10: Acclimatize day at Annapurna base camp:
This is generally a rest day. However, the idyllic, charismatic mountain views can be seen. Excursion of one of the biggest glaciers is just another adventure for the day.
Overnight at Annapurna Base Camp.
Day 11: Trek back from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2310 M/7578ft), 6-7 hrs,
After breakfast, we will hike down and follow the same way to a pleasant camp spot at Bamboo, Overnight at Bamboo.
Day 12: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Dada (Hot Spring) (1780 M/5839ft), 5-6 hrs,
After breakfast, we will walk up to Chhomrong and further way down to Himal pani / Jhinu Dada through meadows hills. We will enjoy the Natural hot spring.
Overnight at Jhinu Dada.
Day 13: Trek from Jhinu Dada to Pothana (1890 M/6200ft), 6-7 hrs,
After breakfast, we will descend to Modi river and ascend to Landrung, a beautiful Gurung community village and then have lunch at Tolkha. After an easy ascent up to Deurali we will crash at Pothana.
Overnight in Pothana.
Day 14: Trek from Pothana to Phedi (1130 M/3707ft), 3-4 hrs and drive back to Pokhara (820 M/2788ft), 1 hrs, (Lodging + B-L),
After breakfast, it will be an easy way down to Phedi, beautiful village located on the lap of Annapurna range and drive to Pokhara.
Overnight at Pokhara.
Day 15: Pokhara to Kathmandu (1350 M/4429ft), 7-8 hrs or 25 minutes flight in option, (Lodging + B).
After breakfast, we will head for the Kathmandu memorizing the good memories in this trip.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 16: Departure
Cost Details
Price Include:
- Airport-Hotel-Airport transfer,
- Guided City Tour in Kathmandu by a Private Vehicle
- Kathmandu & Pokhara hotel accommodations (Bed & Breakfast Basis),
- Bus Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu (Yourself & staff) or flight in option,
- Private car Pokhara--Naya Pool, Phedi-Pokhara,
- Down jackets and sleeping bags (if required)
- Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit,
- TIMS Permit (Trekker's Information Management System),
- Teahouse (Lodge) accommodation while on the trek,
- Three meals everyday while on the trek: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner,
- Experienced English-speaking government license holder mountain trekking guide,
- Experienced & strong mountain trekking porter,
- Safe drinking water (Medicated) carried by our guide,
- All program according to itineraries on full board,
- Wages, food, transportation, accommodation, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs during the,
- Farewell dinner at typical Nepali cultural restaurant,
- Rescue arrangements,
- Local and government TAX-VAT etc.
Price Exclude
- Meals (Lunch & Dinner) whilst in Kathmandu & Pokhara,
- Your Travel/Trekking insurance,
- International airfare,
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected),
- All kind of beverage,
- Personal shopping, laundry, trekking equipments etc.
- Nepal Entry Visa fee,
- Cost raised by cancellation, landslide, weather, political unrest, illness which are not under our control,
- Extra Night Accommodation in Kathmandu In- case of Early Arrival, Late Departure or Early Return From Trip (due to any reason) out of scheduled itinerary
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned in "Trip Includes" section etc.
- Monument entrance fees while on a tour in Kathmandu (approx USD26 per person)
Additional Services
LOCKERS / STORAGE
Where to meet ?
Our company representative will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport, and you will commence the trek from the hotel. If you want, you can cancel the hotel pick up facility and travel by yourself.
Faqs
Trip Notes
- The departure schedule can be changed on any unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, festivals, natural changes of walking track, road slides, avalanches, public strikes etc.
- Price subjected to change if there are more than 2 people in a group.
- We have got other additional programs like: Mt. Flight, Bungee jumping, Paragliding, Helicopter tour, Film shooting, Rock climbing, Ultra light, Sightseeing, Jungle safari etc. We can include these programs in your trip upon request.
